sailboat

/ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/noun

A boat that moves through the water using a sail and the wind.

Example sentences

“Dozens of sailboats dotted the harbor on the breezy afternoon.”
“We rented a small sailboat and spent the day on the lake.”

The American term; British English prefers 'sailing boat' or names the type, such as a dinghy or yacht.

Synonyms for sailboat

sailing boat

Related words

anchorA heavy device lowered from a ship to grip the bottom of the water and keep the vessel from drifting.yachtA sleek, lightweight boat used for pleasure cruising or racing, fitted with sails though frequently driven by an engine.wharfA structure built along a shore or riverbank where ships can dock and load or unload.kayakA small, narrow boat with a closed deck and an opening for the paddler, who sits inside and moves it with a paddle that has a blade at each end.dockA structure built along the edge of the water where ships and boats stop to load and unload goods or passengers.canoeA light, narrow boat that one or more people move through the water using paddles with a single blade.